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Topic: Paragons of Imprecision

Topic: Paragons of Imprecision

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Mike Johnson
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Paragons of Imprecision

Posted: 12/9/2013 11:06:48 PM

As we know, polls of journalists, coaches, other 'experts' and computer-generated rankings of football schedule strengths wobble as paragons of imprecision. Indeed, I doubt if any sort of measurement could lead to precision. So today I thought, Why not add another imprecise method of assessing schedule strengths.

I looked at the 70 bowl teams' schedules to see how many of their non-conference opponents will be playing in the 35 bowls. Kinda interesting.

First, there are the three independent bowl teams. Nine of Notre Dame's opponents will be bowling. So will 8 of BYU's. Navy? Just 2.

How many bowl teams played 3 non-conference games against bowl-bound opponents? Only 5. Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, North Texas, USC.

How many bowl teams played 2 non-conference games against bowl-bound opponents? 19.

And how many bowl teams played just 1 non-conference game against bowl-bound opponents? 37

That leaves bowl teams that played 0 non-conference games against bowl-bound opponents. Those 6 include some surprises: Maryland, Cincinnati, Oregon, Texas Tech, Vandy AND Florida State.

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OhioStunter
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RE: Paragons of Imprecision

Posted: 12/10/2013 12:28:19 AM

Good analysis, Mike. I had stated earlier this year that I thought teams like Oregon and FSU had played weak OOC schedules and this seems to confirm it.

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